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What is the wavelength (in nm) of the line in the spectrum of the hydrogen atom...

What is the wavelength (in nm) of the line in the spectrum of the hydrogen atom that arises from the transition of the electron from the orbital with n =6 to the orbital with n = 3?

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Here photon will be emitted

1/lambda = R* (1/nf^2 - 1/ni^2)

R is Rydberg constant. R = 1.097*10^7

1/lambda = R* (1/nf^2 - 1/ni^2)

1/lambda = 1.097*10^7* (1/3^2 - 1/6^2)

lambda = 1.094*10^-6 m

lambda = 1094 nm

Answer: 1094 nm

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